Secondary Operations Specialist - Plastic Injection Molding

Secondary Operations Specialist

We are seeking a hands-on Secondary Operations Specialist to serve as the site's subject matter expert (SME) for post-molding processes within our plastic injection molding operation. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality output, efficient secondary operations, and successful integration of processes such as pad printing, heat staking, ultrasonic welding, assembly, determine fixtures needed and work with the purchasing team for ordering fixtures as well as tool/version changes at the press.

This individual will work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and support new program launches. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to lead by example on the production floor.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the technical SME for all secondary operations, including:
• Pad printing
• Heat staking
• Manual and automated assembly
• Tool/version changes at the press
• Support setup, validation, and optimization of secondary equipment and processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality and process issues related to secondary operations
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to ensure process capability and consistency
• Lead and support new product launches, including development of secondary operation standards
• Train and mentor operators and technicians on best practices and proper techniques for secondary processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, scrap reduction, and cycle time
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures across all secondary operations
• Assist in development and documentation of standard work instructions and process parameters
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration between molding and secondary processes

Why join us:

• Opportunity to be the go-to technical expert in a critical area of the business
• High visibility role with direct impact on production performance and quality
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and development